[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 139 (Friday, July 18, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 41258-41259]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-16537]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
22 CFR Part 122
[Public Notice 6300]
RIN 1400-AC50
Amendment to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations:
Renewal of Registration
AGENCY: Department of State.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Department of State is amending the International Traffic
in Arms Regulations (ITAR) by revising the validity period for
registration and by limiting the time frame in which a registration may
be renewed.
DATES: Effective Date: This rule is effective on July 18, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Slygh, Directorate of Defense
Trade Controls, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Department of
State, (202) 663-2830 or FAX (202) 261-8199; E-mail
[email protected], ATTN: Regulatory Change, ITAR Part 122.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
(DDTC) is revising 22 CFR 122.3 to limit the registration period to one
year, instead of up to two years for both new registrants and for those
renewing their registration. Registrants will be required to submit
renewal packages no more than 60 days prior to their current expiration
date.
Regulatory Analysis and Notices
Administrative Procedure Act: This amendment involves a foreign
affairs function of the United States and, therefore, is not subject to
the procedures contained in 5 U.S.C. 553 and 554.
Regulatory Flexibility Act: Because this rule is exempt from notice
and comment rulemaking under 5 U.S.C. 553, it is exempt from the
regulatory flexibility analysis requirements set forth in sections 603
and 604 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 603 and 604).
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995: This amendment does not
involve a mandate that will result in the expenditure by State, local,
and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of
$100 million or more in any year and it will not significantly or
uniquely affect small governments. Therefore, no actions were deemed
necessary under the provisions of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of
1995.
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996: This
amendment has not been found to be a major rule within the meaning of
the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996.
Executive Orders 12372 and 13132: This amendment will not have
substantial effects on the States, on the relationship between the
national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government. Therefore, in
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accordance with Executive Order 13132, it is determined that this
amendment does not have sufficient federalism implications to require
consultations or warrant the preparation of a federalism summary impact
statement. Executive Order 12372, regarding intergovernmental
consultation on Federal programs and activities, does not apply to this
amendment.
Executive Order 12866: This amendment is exempt from the review
under Executive Order 12866, but has been reviewed internally by the
Department of State to ensure consistency with the purposes thereof.
Executive Order 12988: The Department of State has reviewed the
proposed regulations in light of sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive
Order 12988 to eliminate ambiguity, minimize litigation, establish
clear legal standards, and reduce burden.
Paperwork Reduction Act: This rule does not impose any new
reporting or recordkeeping requirements subject to the Paperwork
Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35.
List of Subjects in 22 CFR Part 122
Arms and munitions, Exports, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
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Accordingly, for the reasons set forth above, Title 22, Chapter I,
Subchapter M, Part 122 is amended as follows:
PART 122--REGISTRATION OF MANUFACTURERS AND EXPORTERS
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1. The authority citation for Part 122 continues to read as follows:
Authority: Secs. 2 and 38, Public Law 90-629, 90 Stat. 744 (22
U.S.C. 2752, 2778); E.O. 11958, 42 FR 4311, 1977 Comp. p. 79, 22
U.S.C. 2651a.
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2. Section 122.3 is amended by revising paragraphs (a) and (b) to read
as follows:
Sec. 122.3 Registration fees.
(a) A person who is required to register may do so for a period of
1 year upon submission of a completed Form DS-2032, transmittal letter
and payment of $1,750.
(b) Expiration of registration. A registrant must submit its
request for registration renewal at least 30 days but no earlier than
60 days prior to the expiration date.
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Dated: July 3, 2008.
John C. Rood,
Acting Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security,
Department of State.
[FR Doc. E8-16537 Filed 7-17-08; 8:45 am]
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